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E3 OXF

1990 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,443 mi
Last recorded97,443 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW 3 Series120,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 OXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 97,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 97,047 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Trim above pedal fallen down

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly/tread cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,893 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,570 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 75,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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E3 OXF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 OXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 OXF registered?

E3 OXF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is E3 OXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 OXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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